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Month of the Military Spouse: The Della Rossa family

Being a military spouse can be a challenging role for many, even those who have also served in the armed forces. Air Force veteran Megan Della Rossa was a staff sergeant who served in various roles, including in maintenance data analysis, personnel, and retention. She was also a specialist in the Airman & Family Readiness
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55th CST and FBI conduct joint training on Prairie Island Indian Community 

In March, the Minnesota National Guard’s 55th Civil Support Team, or CST, conducted a joint field training exercise, or FTX, at the Prairie Island Indian Community with several agencies, including the Minneapolis FBI.  The scenario began with community members falling ill after a large funeral gathering. Local first responders treating the attendees noticed symptoms consistent
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Month of the Military Spouse: The Pearson family

Having a spouse serving in the military can be difficult for a family. But how about having two military spouses in a family? The Minnesota National Guard’s Air Force Master Sgt. Tyler Pearson and his spouse Air Force Master Sgt. Marina Pearson both serve with the Saint Paul-based 133rd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group. They recently
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Month of the Military Child: Minnesota families celebrate at Purple Up

More than 1,200 military youth and their families attended the annual Purple Up celebration at Mall of America on April 19, 2024.   The event, hosted by Minnesota National Guard Child & Youth Program, was held in honor of Month of the Military Child, which is observed each year in April across the United States Department
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New program seeks childcare providers to assist military families 

Child care providers are needed for a new Department of Defense initiative designed to expand options for full-time military staff and active-duty service families while reducing their child care expenses.  Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS, known as MCCYN-PLUS, has been introduced in more than a dozen states. It is a fee assistance program that
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Minnesota National Guard soldier competes in the Olympic trials

At the age of six, Sgt. Rich Carlson began his sports journey with wrestling. Over the years, he has competed in Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Folkstyle wrestling, eventually dedicating his time to the Greco-Roman style after graduating college. Several years of hard work and determination later, Carlson has found himself at Penn State University in State College,
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New Ulm community breaks ground for new Minnesota National Guard armory

The Minnesota National Guard and local community members broke ground today on the site of a new training facility in New Ulm, with construction scheduled to begin immediately and projected  to be completed in approximately 18 months. “The significance of this armory goes beyond its physical structure,” said Minnesota’s Adjutant General, Army Maj. Gen. Shawn
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Minnesota celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’ 

To celebrate the Month of the Military Child, observed annually across the United States Department of Defense in April, the Minnesota National Guard Child & Youth Program will host Purple Up at the Mall of America from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024.   The event is designed to recognize the commitment,
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Beyond the crown: St. Paul Carnival South Wind Princess serves her community and country 

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Serving her community is nothing new to Madalyn McGarry. After she was crowned the newest South Wind Princess at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival on Jan. 26, 2024, she knew she was prepared to serve the broader Saint Paul community, just as she has served the state of Minnesota since enlisting
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Minnesota, Croatia partner to maintain Black Hawk helicopter safety 

The Minnesota National Guard’s 834th Aviation Support Battalion hosted a unique group of visitors this month. Members of the Croatian military and civilians from the Zrakoplovni Tehnički Centar, or ZTC, conducted a month-long maintenance exercise with Minnesota National Guard Soldiers at their Saint Paul Army Aviation Support Facility #1.  The exercise highlights the Minnesota National
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Media Advisories

Minnesota National Guard Fighter Jets to Perform Flyover at Hockey Day

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate Release January 23, 2025 SHAKOPEE, Minn. – F-16 fighter jets from the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., will perform a flyover at the “Hockey Day Minnesota” celebration, Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m., in Shakopee. “As Minnesotans, Hockey Day holds special significance for the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th
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Operation Merry Meals – Bringing the Holidays to Military Families

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseDec. 17, 2024 Operation Merry Meals – Bringing the Holidays to Military Families OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Minn. – This Thursday, Minnesota National Guard staff and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon partners and volunteers are teaming up for Operation Merry Meals to provide holiday meals for Minnesota veterans, service members, and military families
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Minnesota National Guard Celebrates the Guard’s 388th Birthday

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseDec. 12, 2024 ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota National Guard will celebrate the National Guard’s 388th birthday tomorrow with a cake cutting ceremony at the Cedar Street Armory in St. Paul. “The opportunity to celebrate our organization’s heritage is one we proudly participate in,” said Army Col. Eduardo Suarez, Director
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Minnesota National Guard Red Bulls Return Home from Middle East

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseDecember 10, 2024 ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – This week, the first wave of more than 550 Citizen-Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division return to Minnesota following a ten-month deployment to the Middle East. “I am incredibly proud of our 34th Infantry Division ‘Red Bulls’ who successfully completed their
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Minnesota National Guard Partners with Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office to Support Veterans

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseNovember 20, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota National Guard and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office are scheduled to sign an agreement this Friday to mark their collaboration supporting the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. “The PaYS program is a path of support for our service members’ futures
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